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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-13

Shall we say, then, that Mr.. Car
negie has presented his wife with
the equivalent of one hundred and
fifty protected Pennsylvania labor
ers? BY no means. These protect
ed Pennsylvania iron miners have to
eat in order that they may work,
and must have some sort of clothing
and some kind of lodging, and, more
over, they likewise are men and are
called on by nature to wed so many
women-their sexual compliments
whom nature, in Pennsylvania as
elsewhere, brings into the world in
due proportion TO men. And if the
race is to be perpetuated, they also
must have children, just, as we trust,
Andrew Carnegie will be blessed
with children. Now, if Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie had presented his bride
with so many Pennsylvania miners,
Just as a Southern gentleman in the
days preceding the war might have
presented his bride with so many
negro field hands, how many would
it take to give her twenty thousand
dollars year? One hundred and
nineteen days work at IN average
of $l.I21 per day would amount to
$134 per year. But after providing
with some sort of shelter. the man,
his wife and their due allowance of
children, how much could a slave
owner retain for himself out of Sl34
per year: With prices as they are
in Pennsylvania, the answer would
be-nothing. But let us say that Il
man, woman and three or tour chill
dren could somehow he fed, clothed
and lodged in Pennsylvania for 1924
per year. On this supposition so
would remain. So. therefore, at this
rate, what Mr.. Carnegie has really
presented to his wife is as good as
the absolute ownership OF two thou
sand protected American laborers! !!
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-13

Tn to a few weeks ago l considered
mvselfthe champion DyspCptic of Amer
len. During the years that j have been
afflicted have tried almost everything
claimed to be Il specific for Dyspepsia, in
the hope of finding something that
would afford permanent relief. l had
about made up my mind to abandon all
medicines when I noticed an endorse
ment of Simmons Liver Regulator, by
prominent Georgian. a iuriSt, whom l
knew, and concluded 10 try its effects IN
my case. / have used but two bottles,
and am satisfied that / have struck the
right thing at last. l felt its beneficial
effects almost Immediately. Unlike all
other preparations of a similar kind, no
special instructions are required as TO
what one shall or shall not eat. This
fact alone ought TO commend IL to all
troubled with dyspepsia.
j. y. HOLMES,
Vineland, y. j.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-13

Vinegar is better than ice for
keeping fish. BY putting little
vinegar on the fish it will keep per-
fectly well even in hot weather.
Fish is often improved in flavor un-
der this treatment.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-13

Remove the cover from the pot
after pouring off the water from
boiled potatoes and leave them OF
the back part OF the stove, thus al +
lowing tile steam to escape. This
will leave them mealy.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-13

social system, and what sort OF re-
public is it, in which one man, and
he by no means, the richest, can
give his wife bridal present equiv
alent to all that could be got by the
hardest taskmasters from the owner
ship of two thousand American citi-
zens? 1t is but fair to add that the
wages paid by Carnegie Brothers d
Co. are about the highest paid in
the iron mines of Pennsylvania, an
industry which has been the pam
pered pet of our protective system"
A still more notable wedding in
high life" took place this week in
San Francisco, and the gorgeous de-
tails. even to the name of the man
who played the organ, and the sorts
of costly roses that formed the pyra-
mlds of flowers, are telegraphed
across the continent: for the great
mass of our people whose life is a
constant struggle to pay their rent
have much the same instinct that
makes an Englishman ''love a lord, "
and delight to revel, in imagination,
in the luxury of their ''betters."
Citizen Charles Crocker, the brides
father, is in all but title indeed a
lord. In wealth and in power there
are few English dukes who could
claim precedence of him. He gives
to his daughter, by way of wedding
present, check for a million and a
magnificent house in New York. So
far rs brains go, Mr.. Crocker is
hardly the peer of Mr.. Carnegie, but
he is a much richer man. He is one
of syndicate who own thousands
of miles of railway. millions of acres
of land, town sites, hotels, steam
ship lines, Senators, representatives
and State Legislatures. Twenty six
years ago Mr.. Crocker kept little
dry goods store in Sacramento, just
such a dry goods store as one OF the
one-horse dry goods stores that are
to be found in the poorer parts Of
Third avenue. How did he get so
rich? BY energy, thrift and con-
scientous honesty? Bah, If Mr..
Crocker had been a strictly consci-
entious man, above such things as
bribery, jobbery, and what would be
called downright theft if it was in
dollars instead of millions, he would
still be keeping a little dry goods
store, or more probably would be by
this time run out of business by
some larger house, and be keeping
books or clerking it.
Mr.. Crocker is worth nobody
knows how many millions of dollars.
Perhaps thirty or forty: it may be
fifty. He has not, of course, so many
actual dollars in his possession, but
he has the power OF obtaining the
produce of labor, IN whatever form
he may choose to call for it, to that
amount. He certainly, by no labor
of hand or head, paid at the rates
which most citizens of the republic
Get for labor of hand or head, could
have got a million dollars worth of
wealth, or the hundredth part of a
million dollars worth of wealth.
When men like Mr.. Crocker can get
the produce of labor without honest
lv laboring for 1t, is it not therefore
clear that the men who do honestly
labor must get less than they fairly
earn?
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-13
MEN WANTED

10 sell for the HOOKER NURSERIES,.
Established 1888. Permanent employ
ment. Salary and Expenses or Liberal
Commissions paid. Experience not ne
ceSsary. Apply at once.
IL. +. HOOKER CO,
feb25-2m. Rochester, y. y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-13

We repeat, we have no envy of
Mr. Carnegie, and hope he and his
bride will enjoy to the fullest their
European trip. But what sort OF
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-13
The Gamut of Theft.
From the Washington Post.
SHEEP.
Scientific American.

The number of sheep in tho world
is estimated as follows, according 10
the latest statistics:
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-13

In the United States the average
yield of wool is about six pounds
per head.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-13
BLACK WOLF!

Or Black LeprOsy. Is disease which Is considered
incurable, but Il has yielded 10 the curative prop
critics OF SwiFT's SPECIFIC-nOw known all over
fhe world as 5. :. s Mrs. Bailey. OF West Somer-
vile Mass near Boston. was attacked several years
agO with this hideous black eruption and was treat
ed BY the best medical talent, who could only cav
that the disease was species OF LEPROSY
and consequently incurable. lt IS impossible 10 de
scribe her suGerings. Her body frOmthe crownof
her head TO the soes Of her feet was mass OF de-
cav the flesh rotting OF and leaving great cavities
Her fingers festered and several nails dropped OF
AZ one time Her limbs contracted by the fearful
liberation and for years she did not leave her bed.
Her weight was reduced from 125 TO co lbs. Some
faint idea OF her condition can be Cleaned froul
the fact that three pounds Of CosmOline or ONT
ment were used per week in dressing her sores.
Finally the physicians acknowledged their defeat
by this Black Wolf. and commended the sufferer
10 her all wise Creator
Her husband hearing wonderful reports OF Swifts
Specific IS s. s.. prevailed on her to try II as
last resort. She BEGAN its use under protest, put
soon found that her system was being relieved OF
the poison. a. the sores assumed red and healthy
color as though the blood was becoming pure and
active 1.ts Bailey continued the : ). ). until last
Fct~ua.r. t,lry sOyc was healed; she discarded
cbaraLd craiChes aud was for the FIST time IN ~
wears N,'l woman. Hev husband, Mr.. Z. A. bai
les, IS n tu-W,-s Of ~ Blackstone Street, bos,
tOu and VIII tlSe pleasure IN giving the detals OF
tlls wonderful Cu.c send % uS Tor 4 realise o.
BOOd and sam Diseases, mailed free.
TuE SwiFr SrzcrFIc Co, Drawer 3. Atlanta ca
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

The residence of J. T. Kenworthy, ESQ.,.
1902 Old Sixth avenue, at o'clock this
afternoon, Miss Grace kenworthy was
Joined in the bonds of holy wedock to
Mr.. Oscar NJ Healy, of Taylor county,
Iowa. the Rev. A. H. Post, of Charlton,
Iowa, officiating. After the ceremony a
delightful wedding lunch was served, and
later the happy couple left for their new
home in the Hawkeye state, followed by
showers of good wishes, and carrying
with them wealth of handsome and ap>
propriate gifts from admiring friends.
The bride is sister to j. T. Ken
worthy aud also 10 Miss Marie Ken
worthy, at present teacher in the Rock
Island schools. Rev. Post is brother
in law She is a graduate of the Rock
Island high school. For several years
she has been one of the most valued
teachers of the county sehools, her many
qualities of character and worth having
made her great favorite. The groom is
a stock raiser and herd journal publisher
in Taylor county, Iowa, whose father
was, Years ago, well known Rock Island
county farmer. He is a young man OF
steady and Industrious habits, and Is
well and favorably known throughout
the portion of Iowa wherein he resides
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

The town board of auditors met in an
nual session at City Clerk Koehler's office
yesterday afternoon. There were pres
ent Supervisor John Aster. Justices
Cooke and Halves and City Clerk Koehler
Supervisor Aster presented his annual
report, which was ordered published in
the ARGUS and Union.
The following bills were allowed:
John Aster. treasurer fees, S21.57, r
Koehler, town clerk fees, S6.05, and
VIM Don Justices docket, $1050, one
days service of auditing board, $3.50.
The following resolution was offered
by Justice HAYES and unanimously
adopted and ordered spread upon The
records:
Res0lUed, That the thanks of tie
board of town auditors is hereby extend
ed to Supervisor John Aster. who il
about to retire from his position aftc
serving the people seven different terms
for his courtesy us presiding officer o.
the board, and the Zeal and integrity
which characterized the discharge of hi
duties
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

People who are averse to the weddi ny
of public office TO any citizen may serve
double purpose in voting for II. NJ
Abel for city clerk next Tuesdsy-in
shelving Bob Koehler. who has begun to
think he has a life lease on the city
clerkship, and in putting good man in
his place. The unfortunate combination
of circumstances which defeated Abel two
years ago, does not exist now, and while
be does not plead poverty as reason
why be should be elected, he announces
himself as a candidate, and is in the
han ds of his friends
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
Newspaper Enterprise.

The fussilized local scribe of the Dav
export Gazette has queer ideas of news
paper enterprise. He publishes as Il re,
port of the republican city convention
across the river, the secretary's report
with the secretary's signature appended,
occupying in all about one-lhlrd of a
column, giving only a bare state
mcnt of the convention proceed
ings 1t must he highly cdifyiDg &c
the republicans of Davenport, support
ing rs they do forlorn hope, to witness
their conventions treated in such trifling
manner by the organ of their party. The
Gazette had better resurrect Noah and en-
gage his services. II is understood The
Gazette is TO change hands the first Of th,
month again, and that new city editol
will be among the improvements. Fo
the sake of an afflicted populace on tn,
Iowa side, heaven grant that such may
be the case.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
CONDENSED NEWS.

John P. Petit, the veteran printer Of
Cincinnati, died Tuesday in his S5th year.
A dispatch from Palmyra, Wis, report
the mercury at IA degrees below zero or
Tuesday morning.
James G. Blaine, accompanied by his son
and daugh ter, left New York Tuesday for
ct. Louis in special car.
R. B. Handstdrd, of Carthage, Ills, re-
ceived S37 for the scaIps * nine young
wolves found in his pasture.
Armed mon blew out the bank Of the Wa
bash & Erie canal at Reliance Ohio and de
stroyed the locks with dynamite.
Fhe CasweIi building at Troy, n Y, four
picking iiodsss at Eouisyi'iei and the extern.
s,ve eotton-mils near YVES FONT, Ga, were
burned Iu s,iay.
A fire at Lullosvile, y. Y, early Tues.
day morning, destroyed the dwelling of Mat
thew Msssick, who with nree children per
ished in the flames.
William Greene, who was the first book.
binder in the territory of Iowa. and after
ward contractor on the early railroads, ex
pred Tuesday at Ceitr Rapids
The Cincinnati & Eastern roli has been re
organized as the Oaio & Northwestern, un
der the presidency Of H. c. Parsons, and
IL To changed to standard gauge
Capt. c. Z Dutton, Of the gtolog cal sur
wy, in studying upon the Charleston earth
quake, ascertained that the waves travelet
between 1859 and 5000 meters per second.
jury at Buston. iii the case against Will
lam Hogarty for keeping barber shop open
OIL Sunday, decided that shaving on thu
L'rrs day is not work of necessity OF
CHI nity.
The unfortunate Prince Alexander on be.
ing escorted out of Bulgaria by the conspir.
at Is, accepted from thema loan of LOO
francs TO meet bis expenses TO Dtrmstadt A
sait 20 recover the money has teen brough
by the lenders.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

To be closely associated with a person
thinking much Of the time his or her lower
thought is for you TO absorb this thought
You imagine, then, the views you take and
opinions you form are your own. They are
not wholly your own. Were you to leave
that persons association for any length OF
time you would find many of your old
opinions changing because you would then
be out of reach of that persons lower and
less clear thought.
Too much of the time with a gloomy or
respondent person, or one fretful, or easily
angered, or cynical, or skepticaI, or in any
way thinking evil or injurious thought, is for
you unsafe. Be you as confident, determined
and courageous as you may, you will still alb
sorb some of their dependency, irresolution
or cowardice and be affected by 1t. It will
be so much extra load of cowardly OF irreso.
lutte thought to tax your courage or resolu.
ton. OF whatever evil quality that PERSONS
thought it will infect you more or less with
that quality. -Prentics milford In white
Cross
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
OUR CANDIDATE.
v. NJ. BIanding. Next Mayor of rock
IsIand---A Man to be Proud of.

I4IanQ-r-A NAN 10 De MFOuu Vi.
1t is with peculiar pride that democrats
everywhere hear words of praise for the
citizen who is to head their ticket in the
coming municipal election. His letter OF
acceptance which was published last night
was such d broad aud comprehensive, yet
such a clear cut and honest statement of
his ideas of city government that no one
who read it can do other than admire the
author Mr. Banding did not solicit the
Office which lie is called upon to honor
He expresses what has been his course IN
this case, when he says in his letter
of acceptance that 1.-The Office should seek
the man." But now that he has been
called upon by the unanimous voice OF
his party in its desire to secure man ac>
ceptable to the dissatisfied republicans as
well as the democrats, he has yielded TO
that demand, and allowed his name to go
before his fellow citizens in Rock Island
for the office of their chief magistrate.
Y. NJ Blanding will have the support
of almost every business man, and a
number of prominent republicans have
already expressed their willingness not
only to vote for him, hut to work for him.
He will make one Of the best mayors
Rock Island has ever had, and the de
mocracy is justly proud of his candidacy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

LANSING, Mich, March 30-The houst
Tuesday killed the bia providing for IT,
purchase Of land adjacent to the state insti,
buttons at lonia The Grand Rapids charter
was passed to third realing. A p.tition
from Saginaw charged that Representative
Dakin had suppressed bill the S,ginaw PEG
pie wanted and got one through. the house
that they hal no use for. Mr. Bates,
speaker pro tenn. was presented with a
handsome cane Tuesday morning by the
members Of the committee on municipal cor
puTatlOuS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

PATERSON, n. j., March 3l-James Nc
Cormlck, one of the pitchers for the Chicago
champions, said Sund " that he had not
siSnel any contract with the Bostons, but
had received an offer from them, which he
would probably accept He believed that
Spaulding would release him. and spoke as
though he was snre of playing with the Hut
club. Mccormick has been suffering from a
severe attack Of rheumatism, but is rapidly
recovering, AMI will be able to begin playing
within week or ten DAYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

Aid. Basilius Winter will be returned
to the city council from the Third ward
next Tuesday. His course in the
council during the year and a half
he has been there has fully met
the appreciation of his constitu-
ents. and the city's interests have been
ably protected in SO far as his vote has
been recorded. His Office seeking oppon
ent will be struck by an avalanche on
election day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

NORRIS, Ills, March 30-The testimony
in the trial OF Schwartz and Watt Tuesday
was given by S. Rumsey, for whom Watt
was working as brakeman on the night
Nichols was murdered, Engineer Wood, and
other employees. Rumsey said that there
were frequent experiments at shooting in the
bag gage car ma lie while On, Of tie prisoners
was present, Irtvious to the robbery Tn
object of this testimony was not brought on,
and the judge ruled that it would be post
poued until foundation was laid for 1t.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

WEsTFIELD, Mass, Marc1 3l-The Inter
national Cigarmakers' Ulion of America
has, through The Westtielt union, petitioned
the superior court Tor an injunction against
the Atlantic Cigar company, of Westfeld,
to prohibit the latter from using label
which they allese is an infringement upor
tine wei.-knoWn Cigarmaker's union label
The necessary Summons has been issued il
tie Ease, re;urI'abe the first Monday ii
A..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

New YORK, Marcn $l.-The racing com.
m ttee Of the NV York Yacht club has
agreed to accept the challenge of the Scotch
yacht Thistle for u competition for the Amer
lc'a's cup. The questi IN of having five races
n-tead of three, however, was not conclu
Sivriy settl-d. The committee prefer three,
and mav not agree 10 five as desired by the
THistle's owner. The .cht to co upete with
the Thistle has not b-en settled upon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
Insure Your Pro ert

with J. E. Loosely s. Co., (successors to
Hayes & Cleaveland) general insurance
agents. Fire. tornado, cargo. life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable CON-
pany Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. offi:e removed to No. 1913
Second avenue. next door east Of Nc.
Intire g. Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

The late Professor Youmans was fond
Of law beef until told by PROBE sor
Agassiz that triciine were as liable to be
found in beef as in pork, and the only
way TO avoid the risk of eating them was
to have ones meat thoroughly cooked.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
Democrats Attention.

Rock ISLAND. March 80.
The different ward committees and the
city and township candidates on the demo-
cratic ticket, are requested to meet at
the Jefferson club rooms this (Weiues-
day. evening, al 7:20 O'Clock.
Jos. II. KERR,
Chairman city-township committee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

Il have thee on the hip" cried rheu-
matism seizing his victim and tossing him
on suffering bed. mot So" he cried,
mot Sc! Wait. my ancient foe, iusffiye
minutes. until the boy brings bottle Of
Salvation Oil, then we'll see who wins
the dsy."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

Notice is hereby given that dumping
ground has been established on Fifth
avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth
streets. L. V. EcKHART,
1915 City Marshal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
DemccrAIlc Caucus.

The democrats of Black Hawk town
ship are requested to meet at the office of
John Dickson on Saturday evening, April
I'd, to nominate town ticket. By ordel
of the committee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
STATE OF ILLINOIS,

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY
1. John Aster supe visor Of the town of Rock
Island. do her, by certify that this report is true
and correct. JOHN AsfEH.
Supervisor.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day
of March A. d. 1881 SAMUEL T. COOKE,
Justice OF the Pc ace.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
MOLINE.

For CITY CLERK.--I desire 10 announce myself
candidate for election to the office of City and
Town Clerk. subject to the decision of the repub-
lican City Township convention.
j. W MCPHERSON.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
III. NJ. CORBETT,

ATTORNEY AT LAW. Solicitor in Chsucery An
Il Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and colleC
tons. Office, Bnfo is Block. 2d avenue, owe
Bakers Jewelfy Store nov-HLdlv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

The new pavement in Sheol is already bs
ginning to show signs of wear and tear.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
HALF-CENT A W0Hp D.

THE ARGUS hereafter will publish III this col
Gmn all a vertisements of Lost, Found, For Rent
For Sale, Bo ,rd or Rooms, Wanted. and similar
notices. at the low rate Of onetGtf cent lcord,
zach figure a word, but advertisement less
than ten cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
KANSAS LAND

II you want Large or Small Tract OF Land
for a home or for speculation. write for map of
Hamilton county, Kansas 10000 acres on tie
main line Of Atchi.on, Topeka * santa Fe r.
to select from Best soil for the growing Of
FRUIT and all kinds of grain. snd the finest
grazing land and stock country in the world; for
sale on long time and easy terms Of payment
Call o. or write to 82o Main St, Kansas CITY,
Mo L. H p0BRS.
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